Richard Scarry's Cars And Trucks And Things That Go

Hardcover | June 1, 1998

Pricing and Purchase Info

about

It's time to start your engines in this Richard Scarry classic all about vehicles!

Buckle-up for a fun-filled day of planes, trains, automobiles . . . and even a pickle truck! Featuring hundreds of clearly labeled vehicles, this is the perfect book for little vehicle fans from the one and only Richard Scarry.

About The Author

RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a li...

Educational/Developmental Value:

Durability:

Hours of Play:

Thank you. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly.

Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Melanie from
A must have book!Every child should have this book!

Date published: 2017-06-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robert from
Childhood favourite!This book is filled with delightful illustrations of vehicles being operated by the adorable animals of the Busy World of Richard Scarry. It is fantastic for expanding your preschooler's vocabulary, because, like a visual dictionary, you will be able to point out so many examples of different types of vehicles found in real life (and a few imaginary ones!). The illustrations are utterly charming, and there is so much attention to detail in the actions and expressions of the characters that poring over them never gets old. A preschool classic! #plumreview

Date published: 2017-06-06

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Robert from
Love Richard Scarry!This is a great and fun introduction to vehicles for preschoolers! The adorable and whimsical illustrations are so wonderful. This is a definite fave in our house! #plumreview

Date published: 2017-06-06

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kyle from
Carmageddon for boredom!Every vehicle imaginable and a few that need to be real

Date published: 2017-06-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mary from
Best book ever!My son loves this book. He reads it every night.

Date published: 2017-05-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
SecordPS from
Classic Richard ScarryThis is an excellent book, detailing almost very vehicle imaginable while the Pig family heads towards their picnic. Looking for Goldbug, Officer Flossie and Dingo the Dog on every page makes this a highly interactive and educational read.

Date published: 2017-04-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Loretta from
Love itMy son is into all things vehicles now, so he loves looking at this book.

Date published: 2017-04-14

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Patty from
Good bookGreat pictures. My son lives this book.

Date published: 2017-03-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
redrobin from
great!!lots of nice pictures. keeps the little ones entertained for a long time.

Date published: 2017-02-09

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nessa from
A favoriteBought this for my almost 2 year old and he still loves it 2 years later. He can entertain himself for hours looking at the pictures and finding Goldbug. Hardcover is a must as this book takes a lot of abuse!

Date published: 2017-01-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
JenE from
Fun to Read!!Full of pictures and interesting vehicles. You see something new each time you read it. I definitely recommend this book!!

Date published: 2016-12-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Linda from
Things .that GoMy son loved this book and so did my grandson. A classic with lots to find and discuss.

Date published: 2016-12-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
aletha from
Fun readMy son loves this book. Cute story and so much to see on every page. He loves looking for Goldbug. You really can't get tired of this book. Got this for my son when he was 4. He's 8 now and still enjoys it.

Date published: 2016-12-08

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Nicole from
Fun I read and lots to look atEvery page there is so much to see, my son has loved this since he got it. Anything with wheels is in this book and the story is fun too.

Date published: 2016-12-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Derek from
A Ton Of Fun To ReadFollow the chase of Dingo dog through lots of busy streets. My son wants to keep reading this one over and over. An excellent book to have on the shelf at home as its sure to get lots of use. #plumreview

Date published: 2016-11-11

Rated 5 out of
5 by
koko from
best book everAmazing book, must have read it a million times! my son got it when he was 1 and loved it instantly. my four year old daughter quickly too became intrigued. The kids love the action packed pages and love spotting Goldbug. Each time we read it there is something new that catches their eye. I have since bought it as a gift three times! Perfect gift for a one year old/ toddler but older siblings enjoy it too.

Date published: 2014-12-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Denise_Hill-_MacDonald from
Great bookI bought this for my nephew for his birthday and he loves it. The pictures are great and he uses them to make up his own stories. We have read this book to him over and over and he never tires of it. I've also seen him reading it to his little sister. I'm so glad I bought it for him. It is a great book for any child who loves cars and trucks.

Date published: 2013-11-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Laurel_Gregerson from
One of my favouritesHad this book for my two children over thirty years ago. Now I am reading it too my four grandsons. It is a great book with lots going on. They love to look for Goldbug. Also my go to book when I am buying baby gifts.

Date published: 2013-07-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lisa_McWhirter from
It's like a new story everytime we crack the coverOur 2 and a half year old loves this book. We rarely get to actually read the whole story. We get too busy looking for Goldbug and talking about the interesting vehicles and about all the ridiculous situations. We easily spend 5 minutes on every page. The book was only $15, but it's work $30+.

Date published: 2012-08-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kimberly_Darlington from
My 2-year-old son won't go to bed without reading itMy son is obsessed with anything with wheels and this book has been like a dream come true for him. It's also nostalgic for me because I remember my dad reading this to me and my brother when we were growing up. Unlike so many other kids' things nothing has changed in this one since 1974 and the quaint-looking old "sports cars" and trucks just add to the charm. My older child has no interest in cars but wanders over to help find "goldbug" on each page. There is so much to look at that it is a different story each time. Definitely a gem- one of the best from one of the best authors.

Date published: 2011-02-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
james_mathieson from
my favorite book as a child!!!I must have read this book a million times,the Best!!

Date published: 2010-07-10

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nicole_Lemaitre from
The best book ever!My son is two and loves this book! The title is just what is inside, cars, trucks and things that go including pencil cars and more. We have so many books but every night when I ask him what book does he want to read he always asks for the "Car Book" He loves to follow the story and loves finding the Gold Bug hiding on every page.

Date published: 2009-12-15

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mr.A from
Cars and Trucks and Things That GO,This book was my favorite book when I was a little kid. That is part of the reason I gave it five stars. It is not only a fun book to read but it is also fun to look for this little yellow creature on each page. There is an Officer Flossy who rides on a bike and chases a terrible driver in a sports car throughout the entire book, while the Pig family goes on a picnic to the beach. The pictures of all the different types of vehicles are very interesting and fun to look at.

Date published: 2009-10-24

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Julia_Shulyak from
FantasticMy son is 2.4 and this book is his absolute favorite. He calls it a "Pickle truck book" and we read it to him every day for about 5 months now. Because there is so many pages, we still find new things, and the whole family enjoys looking for the Goldbug on each page. I am ordering other books by the same author- can't go wrong!

Date published: 2009-07-22

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Geraldine_Ketchum from
Best book for boys everLike another reviewer, we went through three copies of this book when my boys were small. I have a new copy in reserve for any visiting little boys. Look for goldbug, read two different stories, decide which vehicle you like best on each page - hours of fun! Richard Scarry is great.

Date published: 2008-06-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Absolutely the bestThis is the best book for kids (and adults). We went through 3 copies of the hard cover edition when my kids were small the book was looked at so much. Looking for "goldbug" was an exercise in skill and having and eye for detail. Both kids and adults alike raced to see who could find him first on every page. It was months after we got the book before I even read the story to the kids, we had too much fun looking at all the crazy cars and trucks and trying to find the "bug". I have recommended this book to everyone and have will purchase a copy for my grandchild due this fall.

Date published: 2006-07-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Davdi_Chipman from
Loved it to bits as a kidI can't say enough about this book! I thought it was great from the time I got it (I don't know how old I was, but I'm 24 now). I loved this book so much the spine on the back was destroyed, from reading it so much. The pictures and the characters were great (Officer Flossy, a female cat cop on a bicycle, chasing Dingo Dog, a dangerous driver across the pages of the book {No mention of DUI, though}). Get it for a child who loves THINGS THAT GO!

Date published: 1999-06-06

Extra Content

From Our Editors

Hand picked by our Panel of Experts the IndigoKids Recommends program offers book suggestions designed to help you find the perfect book easily and confidently.

On their way to the beach for a picnic the Pig family encounters almost every kind of transportation vehicle imaginable--and imaginary